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[" T H E V O I C E O F T H E E A S T E R N T O W N S H I P S S I N C E 18 9 7 T H E Colleen Loach Olympics bound Page 5 Senate studies language reform Page 3 $1.00 + taxes PM#0040007682 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Acoatica now up and running Walk-ins welcome at Estrie vaccination centres Record Staff All CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie - CHUS vaccination centres now accept walk-ins for the ?rst and second doses of vaccine against COVID-19.To avoid showing up outside of walk- in hours or going to a centre that has administered all available doses in a given day, updates will be posted on the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie - CHUS website Monday to Friday at 11 a.m.and again at 3 p.m.to provide the most recent information available.The updates will be done at noon on weekends.According to the CIUSSS de l\u2019Estrie- CHUS, making an appointment remains the easiest way to get a vaccine.Thousands of appointments for the ?rst and second doses are still available.Those who have dif?culty booking an appointment online can call 1-877-644- 4545 for telephone support.The entire population, including youth aged 12 to 17, can now advance their second dose as long as there is a minimum of four weeks between the two doses.The health authority strongly recommends that people move up their appointment to be vaccinated during the summer and not in the fall.It is now recommended for anyone who has had COVID-19 to receive a second dose if they wish to travel.People with COVID-19 can also receive a dose of the vaccine four weeks after their diagnosis.For a detailed list of local vaccination centres and the hours that walk-ins are accepted, visit the website www.santeestrie.qc.ca/ and click the COVID-19 vaccination tab.GORDON LAMBIE Partners of the new Acoatica attraction near Baldwin\u2019s Mills, including representatives of the federal, provincial, and local municipal governments, gathered together on Wednesday to celebrate the reopening of the new exhibit after a year and a half of work.By Gordon Lambie The Parc Découverte Nature in Coaticook of?cially launched its new Acoatica interactive adventure game at the Baldwin\u2019s Mills ?sh hatchery on Tuesday.Completed at a cost of nearly $3 million, the activity blends the site\u2019s existing ?shing education and experiences with a series of interactive video game panels on different parts of the lives of ?sh and responsible ?sh population management, as well as an outdoor playground and cooking station.\u201cWe\u2019re very pleased,\u201d said Caroline Sage, the director of the Parc Découverte Nature and the Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook.\u201cThis is a project we\u2019ve been working on for a year and a half, but rather than rush to completion we said we would take the time to do things properly and adapt to the new way of doing things that the pandemic brought with it.\u201d Sage hailed Acoatica as unique in Quebec, and expressed optimism that it will prove to be another star attraction in the Coaticook area, following in the successful footsteps of the nearby Foresta Lumina project.Where the magic of Foresta Lumina comes to life for whoever walks through its gates, the park director explained that Acoatica really is a game CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 2 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Ben by Daniel Shelton The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of the Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and 30 days of archives.Renew or order a new 12-month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $125.00 Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com 12 month web only: $125.00 1 month web only: $11.25 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.Visit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.Click e-edition.3.Complete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather TODAY: CLOUDY 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 25 LOW 18 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH 28 LOW 18 FRIDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 31 LOW 18 SATURDAY: SHOWERS HIGH 24 LOW 16 SUNDAY: CLOUDY 60 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 26 LOW 15 Hand in Hand You have the right to be respected, whatever your choice may be! S.O.S.Grossesse Estrie is a community organization located in Sherbrooke.Our mission is to offer support to women, girls, trans and non-binary people in the Eastern Townships who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, who are worried that they might be pregnant, or who are experiencing dif?culties during their pregnancy.We also help those who are close to them: husbands, boyfriends, parents, friends, interveners, etc.All our services are free, con?dential and are offered in English and French! You can contact us by phone, email, and live chat.We provide support in making a decision, counselling, information, referrals, accompaniment, post- abortion support, workshops, kiosks and training.It\u2019s also possible to take a pregnancy test at our of?ce.At S.O.S.Grossesse Estrie, we believe that it is each person\u2019s prerogative to make their own decisions based on their conscience, experiences, and values.We promote free, informed and responsible choices.Since its opening in 1988, S.O.S.Grossesse Estrie has developed a speci?c expertise in non-judgemental and non-in?uential support.People often think that unplanned pregnancies happen mostly to teenagers, but, anyone who is sexually active is at risk of experiencing this situation - no one is immune.Although contraceptive methods are less likely to fail when used correctly, they are not 100% effective.\u201cWe are the single pro-choice organization in the Eastern Townships.We provide accurate information about every choice (continued pregnancy, abortion and adoption).Respect and empowerment are important to us.In the province, there are anti-choice centers that we are very concerned about.These groups offer help to pregnant people, but they are clearly anti-abortion.They rarely give the right referrals to the people who decide to terminate their pregnancy.These people end up feeling very confused and at times guilty.If you have any concerns or if you need help, do not hesitate to contact us! 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We are here to listen without judgement because your reason is the right one, whatever it may be,\u201d says Paskale Hamel, general director of S.O.S.Grossesse Estrie.S.O.S.Grossesse Estrie led the \u201cTa raison c\u2019est la bonne\u201d campaign with SOS Grossesse (Québec) and Grossesse Secours (Montréal).These are the only three pro-choice i n f o r m a t i o n , help and referral organizations that exist in Quebec.\u201cTa raison c\u2019est la bonne\u201d is an information and awareness campaign on the right and access to abortion.You have the right to reliable information and support in order to make a free and informed decision when it comes to pregnancy, whether it is planned or not.For more information: https:// www.taraison.ca/en/the-truth Getting pregnant at an unexpected time does not make you an irresponsible person.There are three possible choices to make when faced with an unplanned pregnancy: continued pregnancy, abortion, or adoption.Your choice is the right one.Are you worried about an unplanned pregnancy?Pregnant and/or going through tough times?Are you looking to help someone without in?uencing them?Call (819 822-1181 / 1 877 822- 1181) email us (info@SosGrossesseEstrie.qc.ca) or chat (www.SosGrossesseEstrie.qc.ca), we will be glad to help! PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Page 3 Local News Prior to the federal government tabling Bill C-32, an Act for the Substantive Equality of French and English and the Strengthening of the Of?cial Languages Act, the Standing Senate Committee on Of?cial Languages studied the original proposed reform document.Sherbrooke to hold garage sale tour in the fall Record Staff Garage sale lovers will be happy to learn that the city of Sherbrooke will hold a big sale tour in the fall.According to Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier, the easing of sanitary measures and the authorization to issue garage sale permits again has allowed the city to bring back the Great Garage Sale Tour.Normally held in the spring, this year\u2019s tour will take place in September and October.Born from an initiative of the City\u2019s sustainable development committee, the activity aims to promote the reuse of objects through garage sales and thus encourage the reduction of land?ll.Here is the schedule by borough: Sept.18 and 19 in Brompton-Rock Forest-Saint-Élie-Deauville; Sept.25 and 26, 2021 from Lennoxville and des Nations; Oct.2 and 3, Fleurimont.In addition to being a highly anticipated event for the population, the garage sale tour is also part of the City of Sherbrooke\u2019s Residual Materials Management Plan (RMMP).More information will be posted about the sale on the city\u2019s website by the end of the summer.ARCHIVES/GORDON LAMBIE Acoatica CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 that is reliant on participation and engagement.Visitors, young or old, are actively engaged in a team challenge focused on gathering points through activities that will teach them all about life in Quebec\u2019s waterways, activated by a special bracelet they receive upon arrival.The new experience is broken up into ?ve areas: 1) The immersive adventure, an indoor exhibit on maintaining the balance in aquatic ecosystems, 2) the playful adventure, an outdoor playground blending physical challenges and mind puzzles, 3) the ?shing adventure, which offers both digital and real-life opportunities to catch a ?sh or two, 4) the gourmet adventure which allows visitors the tools and opportunity to cook the ?sh they caught, and 5) the survival adventure, which follows the lifecycle of endangered ?sh species through the local ?sh farming station.Simon Madore, the Mayor of Coaticook, expressed great excitement about the new attraction and its potential for the community.\u201cWe want tourists, and we want them to stay for more than one day,\u201d he said, noting that the tourism sector has been particularly hard hit by the restrictions of the pandemic.Prior to the renovation, Sage said that the Parc Découverte Nature drew an average of 9,000 visitors in a year, but she hesitated to speculate about how many more people might come now, based on the fact that Acoatica is currently operating on a reservation system for visits in order to respect ongoing capacity limits.Originally announced in August of 2019, the new attraction was planned to open in the summer of 2020 but was delayed to 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Senate committee highlights key points in language reform document By Michael Boriero Local Journalism Initiative Prior to the federal government tabling Bill C-32, an Act for the Substantive Equality of French and English and the Strengthening of the Of?cial Languages Act, the Standing Senate Committee on Of?cial Languages studied the original proposed reform document.Committee Chair Senator René Cormier spoke to The Record about some of the challenges the committee faced in studying the \u2018English and French: Towards a substantive equality of of?cial languages in Canada\u2019 document during a pandemic.\u201cIt was a short study.We didn\u2019t have time to produce an extensive report.We just could produce a document with key points and we hope that this key points document will help the study of the bill itself,\u201d he said.Although they were unable to meet in the senate, the committee managed to hold two meetings to study the divisive document, working with federal minister responsible for of?cial languages, Mélanie Joly, and the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN).And while the QCGN acknowledged the importance of protecting French language minority communities in Canada, they also voiced concerns about the effects the reform document would have on the English language minority population in Quebec.\u201cPeople are concerned, even though everybody recognizes that, they are concerned that the government still needs to take into consideration the speci?c needs and challenges of the Quebec English speaking community,\u201d said Cormier.Access to health care, education, and jobs were all brought up during these meetings, which the senate committee included in its ?nal report.Cormier hopes that whenever the government studies Bill C-32 in the House of Commons, it will consider the senate\u2019s key points.\u201cThe other one was for the language obligation of federally regulated private businesses, in terms of the ability for French-speaking people to work in their own language [\u2026] like banks, for example,\u201d said Cormier.The QCGN and other stakeholders directly impacted by Bill C-32 believe this violates the language equality status in Canada.And it is not just in Montreal, Cormier continued, there is a signi?cant English language minority in the city, but also in the Eastern Townships.Cormier, who is an independent senator, said he could not speak on the behalf of the federal government.And he would not get into Quebec\u2019s Bill 96, which proposes to strengthen the French language.He did, however, applaud English rights\u2019 groups for sharing their concerns.\u201cI think, personally, and that\u2019s the role of our committee, the senate, is to make sure that both of?cial languages minority communities are represented and are well-served by the modernization of the act,\u201d he said.According to Cormier, the federal government does not want to diminish, or push aside, the concerns presented by the English speaking community in Quebec.They want to create, and promote, more equality between French and English in Canada.\u201cI can understand at the same time the concerns of the English communities in Quebec [\u2026] I know how fragile it is, how fragile our institutions are, and how fragile our citizens are in terms of access to jobs and health care,\u201d said Cormier.He is from the French-speaking minority community in New Brunswick.The dynamic is different there than in Quebec, though, he explained, as it is more of a bilingual province.But Cormier has also dealt with his share of struggles as a native French-speaker.\u201cIn terms of reality, of everyday life, of course I\u2019ve been struggling like all minorities on different issues like being able to be served in your own language, being able to access jobs, being able to access education; all of those issues, it\u2019s an everyday ?ght for a minority citizen,\u201d he said.Cormier believes the report will be useful going forward, but he is not sure what the next steps are for the federal government.If there is no election, Bill C-32 will be studied in the House.If there is an election, the next government will need to make a decision on the future of the bill.\u201cI\u2019m still, you know, maybe because I\u2019m optimistic, I think that the work that we did as a committee is going to be useful and I think that the voice of the English communities in Quebec were heard in that short period of time,\u201d said Cormier.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 4 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Friday File: Square Queen In an effort to capture the stories of Townshippers in new and dynamic ways, The Record has enlisted the help of Kathryne Owen, who creates weekly videos interviewing locals and touring interesting places in the area.The videos are posted every Friday on our website and social media.When it became clear that the annual Lennoxville Street Festival would have to be cancelled two years ago, the town went got work on an alternative.The goal was to create a site that belonged to the entire community; a space that catered to a variety of interests and needs.The result is an ever-growing town square that hosts a slew of community projects, events and activities.One this week\u2019s Friday File \u2013 Lennoxville borough president Claude Charron and Commerce Sherbrooke\u2019s Anne-Sophie Demers tell us all about the Square Queen initiative.Check out the Friday Files on our website at www.sherbrookerecord.com or our Facebook page.KATHRYNE OWEN Sherbrooke wants drivers in residential areas to slow down Record Staff At Monday night\u2019s Sherbrooke council meeting the city adopted a new comprehensive traf?c speed strategy.The objective is to encourage drivers to reduce their speed in residential areas, and to enforce the 30 km/h limit in school zones.Studies conducted to develop the action plan for the reduction of speed limits in Sherbrooke have shown that the average speed in school zones is 44.5 km/h, while the average speed in residential zones is 50.3 km/h.A comprehensive traf?c speed reduction strategy aims to encourage people to reduce their speed to 40 km/h without lowering the legal speed limit of 50 km/h.\u201cWe have opted for a strategy that appeals to people\u2019s sensibilities,\u201d commented Danielle Berthold, chair of the public safety committee in a press release.\u201cThey will choose to reduce their speed rather than have a new limit imposed on them in residential areas.By encouraging sustainable behaviour and making people aware of the bene?ts of a sense of safety and tranquillity in residential areas, we believe we will achieve greater acceptance by motorists,\u201d Berthold said.Sherbrooke\u2019s plan is to transform its Active Transportation Plan into an Integrated Sustainable Mobility Plan (ISMP) to get drivers to put the brakes on.Aspects of the ISMP will include adapting the con?guration of streets, analysing traf?c by neighbourhood to reduce through traf?c, and implementing mitigation measures.The city will also launch a public awareness campaign to promote and encourage safer driving.The speed reduction strategy will be carried out in ?ve stages, the timing of which will be linked to the analysis of traf?c requests.Filing a request online The City of Sherbrooke is adopting a new procedure to optimize the processing of complaints and requests from the public related to traf?c.People wishing to report that motorists are speeding at a speci?c location or requesting the installation of a stop sign at an intersection will be able to make their request at sherbrooke.ca/traf?c-request.In addition to the applicant, all new requests will require the support of ?ve residents of the area in question in order to be processed.Applications currently on hold, however, will be processed as received and will be prioritized in the coming months by the boroughs.The administrative analyses and recommendations will then be presented to the public safety committee and then to the municipal council.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Page 5 FACEBOOK Lennoxville library sale a success By Gordon Lambie The Lennoxville Library was able to raise over $2,200 this past weekend through its ?rst large- scale used-book sale since before the pandemic.Although several smaller scale sales were held as a part of the Lennoxville farmers\u2019 market in the fall of 2020, Library Coordinator Christian Collins said that this was the ?rst time the organization was able to hold a sale of its usual scale since 2019.Treasurer Vince Cuddihy, meanwhile, reported that the results of this sale were comparable to those of pre-pandemic sales, showing that the local demand for second-hand books has not dimmed over the course of the last year and a half.Colleen Loach bound for the Olympics By Gordon Lambie Local Journalism Initiative Colleen Loach and Qorry Blue D\u2019Argouges, the horse she will be riding, are currently in Germany, partway through a ten-day quarantine together with other equestrian competitors before heading to Tokyo for the Olympics next week.\u201cIt\u2019s going to be unlike other games in the past,\u201d Loach said, speculating that outside of competition and practice times, she will likely just hunker down in her hotel room for the duration of her time in Japan.This will be her second time competing in the Olympics, after having gone to Rio de Janeiro in 2016.Despite the added complications and restrictions that go hand-in-hand with going to the Olympics under COVID-19, the equestrian said that she doesn\u2019t mind the games\u2019 having been delayed by a year.\u201cIt was another year to prepare, so that\u2019s good,\u201d she said, sharing that she feels like she went into the Rio games underprepared for what she would be facing.Coming back in 2021 riding the same horse, but now with more experience, she said that she feels more ready for the events to come.Originally from North Hatley, Loach said that she has been riding for almost as long as she can remember \u201cI was basically born on a horse,\u201d she said.At the moment, Loach splits her riding time between a training facility in Florida, and the farm of Peter and Susan Barry in Dunham, Quebec; Qorry\u2019s owners.\u201c(Colleen) started working for us when she was still in her teens,\u201d Susan shared, explaining that at the time the young rider helped her husband, who was an Olympian himself at the time.\u201cPeter had a stroke three years ago and after that she took over the rides on his horses and has been very, very successful.\u201d Although the basis of their relationship was employment, Barry said that Loach has become a close friend of the family over the years.\u201cShe\u2019s just a really incredible person,\u201d Barry said.\u201cShe\u2019s really someone I admire a lot.\u201d When competition gets started, Loach and Qorry will be participating in the \u201ceventing\u201d category, which she described as being like a triathlon for horse.Over the course of three days, riders and their horses will compete in Dressage, which involves being judged on a program of controlled movements; a cross-country event, which involved riding over country terrain; and show jumping over the course of three separate days.\u201cIt\u2019s really an overall test of the riders\u2019 ability to do all these different things,\u201d Barry said, noting that it often proves to be an event that is dif?cult for spectators to follow because of the varied forms of judging and activity.Because of the smaller audience that eventing generally draws, Barry speculated that the competitive experience for the equestrian athletes might not be as different in these games as for other disciplines.\u201cI imagine for someone in a sport where you\u2019re usually in a big arena full of cheering people it would be different, but the equestrian sports really are not like that,\u201d she said adding that even under normal circumstances the Olympic events are, \u201cnot that different from going to a horse show.\u201d Although some of the logistics of getting to the Olympics, such as the cost and arrangements for horse transportation, are handled by Equestrian Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee, Loach still had to draw on support from her community.\u201cWe didn\u2019t want to take the risk of staying in the athletes\u2019 village,\u201d she said, explaining that as a result she had to pay out of pocket for a hotel room for the duration of her stay, as well as a number of other costs.Asked about the impact of the travel and quarantine periods on her in the lead up to competition, Loach said that she is used to working with a lot of lost sleep when she drives the horses south to Florida each year, and that the time spend all together in Germany actually offers an interesting opportunity to watch her competition in action.\u201cI\u2019m used to going with the ?ow,\u201d she said.\u201cWe\u2019re all wishing Colleen the best,\u201d Barry said, sharing that these Olympics will also likely be the last for Qorry Blue D\u2019Argouges, who is reaching the end of his competitive career.\u201cHe\u2019ll be retiring to easier days after this.\u201d COURTESY BETTY COOPER PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 6 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL At the height of the epidemics, Canadians were keen to get vaccinated, but vaccine enthusiasm waned once the crisis had passed.6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER (819) 569-9511 MATTHEW MCCULLY MANAGING EDITOR (819) 569-6345 GORDON LAMBIE ASSOCIATE EDITOR (819) 569-6345 SERGE GAGNON CHIEF PRESSMAN (819) 569-4856 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING MANAGER (450) 242-1188 DEPARTMENTS ACCOUNTING (819) 569-9511 ADVERTISING (819) 569-9525 CIRCULATION (819) 569-9528 NEWSROOM (819) 569-6345 KNOWLTON OFFICE 5B VICTORIA STREET, KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: 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MacDougall and Laurence Monnais have argued, people do not get the recommended vaccines for a variety of reasons, including apathy.Another reason is misinformation, like the unfounded and discredited claim that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine can cause autism.Some are not convinced that the disease in question will impact them or their families.Others are deterred by the dif?culty of accessing the vaccine.More than a few are scared of needles.We have seen all of these factors play out in past epidemics.We examined the response to polio and the H1N1 vaccines in Canada.At the height of the epidemics, Canadians were keen to get vaccinated, but vaccine enthusiasm waned once the crisis had passed.The case of polio Parents were terri?ed by polio in the early decades of the 20th century.Usually striking in the otherwise carefree summer months, polio could leave children paralyzed.In some cases children were con?ned in iron lungs and in the very worst cases, death.The ?rst trial of the Salk polio vaccine took place in the United States in 1954, using a vaccine produced in Toronto\u2019s Connaught Laboratories.The vaccine proved highly effective.Other laboratories were licensed to product the vaccine, but one of them, the Cutter Laboratories, failed to properly de-activate the polio virus and 10 children died from polio.The U.S.halted the vaccination program on May 7, 1955.In Canada, a trial using the vaccine produced at the Connaught Laboratories continued.Health of?cials assured Canadians that the Connaught Laboratories product was safe and effective.By June 1956, 1.8 million Canadian children had been vaccinated.But this did not eradicate polio \u2014 there were signi?cant epidemics in the late 1950s and early 1960s.The Salk vaccine schedule required three separate doses, making it a challenge to complete the full course of vaccination.Many adults believed that polio only impacted children and were reluctant to take the vaccine.Only 10 per cent of Canadian adults had received the required three doses of the Salk vaccine by June of 1959, compared to a rate of 90 per cent among school-aged children.The year 1959 was one of the worst years for polio in Canada, with nearly 2,000 paralytic cases.In Montréal there were over 950 cases and 51 fatalities.Across Canada, more young adults died than children between the ages of ?ve and 19, most of the cases occurring among those who had not been vaccinated.During the 1959 epidemic people swamped the vaccination clinics in Montréal.And three years later, following an outbreak in Hull, Que., residents came to the vaccination clinics in droves.Introduction of oral vaccine The introduction of the oral polio vaccine (Sabin vaccine) in 1961 led to an uptick in polio vaccinations.In just three months in 1962, over four million Canadians received the oral polio vaccine.Many adults who had resisted earlier appeals to get the Salk vaccine showed up to sip the tasteless Sabin vaccine, often served on a sugar cube.Newspapers raved that no needles were necessary.And by the 1970s, polio had all but disappeared in Canada.When the Salk vaccine came out, parents were very keen to have their children vaccinated, but young adults were not convinced that they were at risk and did not get vaccinated.Only after additional epidemics showed that that they too could die or be paralyzed by polio did adults turn up to get vaccinated.The vaccination effort was further aided by tasty Sabin vaccine.H1N1 vaccination campaign In spring of 2009, a novel H1N1 in?uenza virus began spreading in Mexico.The ?rst cases were reported in Canada that April.In June, the World Health Organization declared H1N1 to be a global pandemic.Like the ?u of 1918- 19, which killed as many as 50 million people around the world, the 2009 ?u had a disproportionate impact on younger people.That fall, vaccination clinics opened across Canada for priority groups.Early polls showed that only one-third of Canadians planned to get the H1N1 vaccine, which was on par with seasonal ?u shot vaccination rates.Less than perfect ef?cacy rates of the seasonal ?u shot did little to inspire the Canadian public to seek out the H1N1 vaccine.But four days after vaccination clinics opened in Ontario, a previously healthy boy in Toronto died.The tragic news stirred fear among Ontarians, prompting thousands to rush to clinics.Many waited in line for hours, while others were turned away.Vaccines became available to all Ontarians in November 2009, but by then, people\u2019s fears had eased \u2014 it seemed that H1N1 was not as lethal as had originally been feared.Ultimately, between 40 and 45 per cent of the Canadian population was vaccinated against H1N1.Once again, vaccine enthusiasm was high in the middle of the crisis, but it diminished after the ?u appeared to be less dangerous.Lessons for COVID-19 Polio and H1N1 reveal the complexities of vaccine enthusiasm.People rush to get vaccines when they perceive an immediate health risk to themselves or their family members.But without that fear, it is easier to delay or avoid getting vaccinated.Many Canadians know someone who has gotten sick from COVID-19 and many have lost friends and family members to the disease.It\u2019s no wonder we are eager to get vaccinated.But enthusiasm may wane as case counts fall.If it proves that we need boosters, but case counts are low, will people make the same effort to get out to the vaccine clinics?The biggest challenge may be ensuring the continuing uptake of vaccines once the initial crisis has passed.In addition to measures to combat vaccine misinformation, public health authorities need to ensure that vaccines are readily available and convenient to access.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Page 7 Local Sports Expos\u2019 losing skid reaches four games Record Staff The Sherbrooke Expos had a rough weekend in the Ligue de Baseball Majeur du Québec (LBMQ), losing three games in three days, and pushing their losing streak to four games.The Expos took on the Saint- Jean-sur-Richelieu Pirates on Friday evening, the last undefeated team in the league.Sherbrooke ended up losing a hard-fought game 8-5 at Stade Richard-Lafontaine.The Pirates were the ?rst team to get on the board.According to a press release, the run came in the bottom of third inning, off a double from François Lafrenière.The Pirates followed that up with a two-run home run courtesy of Nicolas Loiseau.The Expos, however, rallied back in the ?fth inning.After several errors from Pirates\u2019 pitchers DJ DePiero and Alexandre Gauthier, Expos\u2019 Jonathan Raymond, Kyle Hazel, Corentin Boucher and Germin Lopez all contributed on the score board.Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu bounced back in the sixth inning, though, to take the win.The Expos offence ?zzled out the following afternoon when they returned home on Saturday to face the Montreal Jets Legend at Amedée Roy Stadium.This time it was an 8-1 loss to a divisional rival.Montreal scored all of their runs in the sixth inning.Former Expos\u2019 star Moises Perez brought in two runs after he knocked a long home run over the left ?eld mound.Vincent Dion hit a two- run double later in the inning, and then Sherbrooke collapsed on defense, committing several errors to conclude the game.Another former Sherbrooke player, Samuel Ouellet, ?nished the game from the pitchers\u2019 mound for the Jets.With the bases loaded, Ouellet struck out Expos\u2019 standout Nelson Ercia Jr to secure the victory.Sherbrooke\u2019s woes continued on Sunday afternoon.Sherbrooke\u2019s woes continued on Sunday afternoon, where they were no match for the visiting powerhouse Thetford Mines Blue Sox.There could not stop LBMQ legend Michel Simard.The 39-year-old pitcher allowed only two runs en route to a 7-2 win over the Expos.Simard only allowed six hits and struck out 10 batters to earn his third win of the season.The Blue Sox came back down 2-0 at the bottom of the ?rst inning thanks to Renaud Desjardins, who took advantage of a missed throw to home plate by Expos\u2019 pitcher Samuel Greene.The Blue Sox added three more runs in the third inning, and pulled away in the sixth inning after a two- run home run from Jets veteran Stephane Pouliot.Thetford Mines ?nished with 10 hits compared to Sherbrooke\u2019s six \u2014 Ismaël Pena and Christophe Jutras had two hits each.The Expos are back in action next Friday evening to face Acton Vale, where they hope to get back in the win column before falling too far behind their competition.They also have another match on Sunday afternoon against Shawinigan.VINCENT L.ROUSSEAU PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 8 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death Death Death Death Death BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, email production@sherbrookerecord.com or call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, email production@sherbrookerecord.com, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to con?rm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES Michael Wilcox Michael Wilcox of Palos Verdes Estates, California, died unexpectedly at home on June 27, 2021.He passed peacefully in his sleep following a ful?lling week of gardening, dining with family and friends, and scoring 77 on the golf course.Michael is survived by his wife of 35 years, Elaine (McRae), and his beloved daughters, Jamieson and Alexandra Wilcox.Michael was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the son of Antoinette Brennan and Wendell Wilcox.He was predeceased by his parents and youngest sister Cheryl Anne Wilcox (Jeff Mcharg), Toronto, Canada.Michael is also survived by loving siblings: Margaret (Dan Worsick), Brian (Kathryn Saanun), Larry (Nancy Loach), Wendy (Phil Keiller), Peter (Carole Rochon), of Canada; many nieces, nephews, and loving outlaws in the McRae family.Michael will be missed by dear friends Doug & Carmen Scotten, Chuck & Lisa Noski, Grant & Sheri Patterson and their families (and many friends past and present).Growing up in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Michael was an avid athlete, excelling in basketball.He later coached at Champlain College in Lennoxville.Michael loved Quebec\u2019s Eastern Townships and the many people he grew up with there, including his buddies from Bishop\u2019s University.Michael moved to Redondo Beach, Ca, in the late 70s and spent the next decade managing Squash Club International in Torrance, Ca.In the mid-80s, he won a California state-level Squash Championship.More importantly, Michael made the club a center for high-level squash and great fun for many lifelong friends.Michael founded McWil Sports Surfaces, a successful sports ?ooring company for which he served as president for over 25 years.A private celebration of Michael\u2019s life will be held August 21, 2021, in Palos Verdes Estates.In lieu of ?owers, donations may be made to: Torrance Memorial Foundation, Directed to the Hunt Cancer Institute, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance California 90505 Ada Elizabeth \u201cPat\u201d Collinson (nee Patriquin) Ada Elizabeth \u201cPat\u201d Collinson, aged 97, passed away on July 2, 2021 in Trenton, Nova Scotia.Born in New Glasgow, she was the daughter of Leonard of Great Village and Londonderry, NS and Amelia (Millie) (Bragg) Patriquin of Channel, Newfoundland.She graduated from the Aberdeen Hospital School of Nursing, New Glasgow in 1945 and worked at the Aberdeen until a year later.At that time she traveled to South Shields, England to marry Richard \u201cDick\u201d Collinson, an RAF sergeant, home from the war in the Far East.They had met in Truro, NS, when the RAF was in Debert training.In 1948 they returned to Truro and after three years moved to Sherbrooke and then Lennoxville.Pat nursed at The Sherbrooke Hospital and later taught nursing there and at the Alexander Galt School.Pat was a member of Plymouth United in Sherbrooke and St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian in New Glasgow.She always enjoyed being active in the church and in her IODE group, Dr.Caroline Carmichael Chapter.She is survived by a daughter Joan Woodley of Kingston, Ontario, a son David ( Edith) of Princeton, BC, seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.She was predeceased by her late husband, Dick Collinson.Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.Burial of ashes will be in Abercrombie, NS.Wayne Thomas Andrews (1943-2021) Formerly of Denison\u2019s Mills, QC.Passed away January 30, 2021 with his immediate family by his side.Celebration of his life at a later date.Do Just One Thing By Danny Seo One of the perks of traveling to and staying at seaside destinations is the wide variety of fresh, tasty seafood that is available at local restaurants.When you eat out at these establishments, ask about locally caught seafood before ordering.While many restaurants have a wide variety to meet customer choices, it\u2019s the local stuff that\u2019s traveled the least; it\u2019s the freshest, and it has the smallest carbon footprint.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Page 9 Your Birthday WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 You\u2019ll have plenty of options this year.Consider what will serve you best, and refuse to get bogged down with trivial matters.Keeping a clear head and staying focused on what you want to achieve will be your tickets to success.Rely on people who ground you and support your efforts, not on those enticing you to be indulgent.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Look for an unusual opportunity, and you\u2019ll ?nd something that intrigues you.Gather information and study all the ins and outs before you take a leap of faith.Preparation and persistence will pay off.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Embrace change.View life as an adventure, and turn any disappointment you encounter into a new beginning.Let go of what you cannot change and head toward the brighter side of life.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - It\u2019s up to you to make things happen.Don\u2019t wait for someone to beat you at your own game or challenge you.Take a leadership position.Strive to do your best for your own sake.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Do what needs to be done and keep moving forward.Discussions will put you in an awkward position that requires you to make a premature decision.Stabilize your ?nancial situation.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Use ingenuity to develop the best way to use your skills without taxing yourself physically.Don\u2019t let demanding people or an unexpected change cause you to miss out on something you want to pursue.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Someone is likely to withhold information.Do your research, double- check essential details and question anything that sounds suspicious.Don\u2019t rely on others.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - You\u2019ll be on the move and ready to take on the world.New ideas will help you bring about changes that will improve your home life and emotional ?exibility.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Put pressure on yourself to be and do your best.Set goals, get into a routine and aim to strengthen yourself physically.Don\u2019t let changes at home bog you down.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - You\u2019ll be mesmerized by the unusual.Discussions will encourage you to get involved in something that interests you.Your suggestions will bring about positive change.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Keep the peace, use discretion, and avoid unnecessary lifestyle changes.Work to get along with others, spend time with a loved one and take better care of yourself.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - A change will give you a new lease on life.Refuse to let the pettiness of someone stand between you and your goals.Trust in your ability to think matters through and get things done.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Be careful how you handle emotional issues.A discussion will turn sour if you aren\u2019t careful when explaining your long-term plans.Being disciplined and paying attention to detail will help.WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 Slam bidding is typically poor by Phillip Alder When playing in a duplicate, whether online or in person, not only do you have to draw conclusions from the actions of your opponents, but sometimes you must also try to judge what is happening at the other tables on a particular board.South drew one good conclusion on today\u2019s deal but made an expensive oversight.Look at the South hand.Given that your two-heart response was natural and game-forcing, what would you do?First, note that West\u2019s delayed entry into the auction was more dangerous than opening three diamonds.After South\u2019s two-over-one game-forcing response, a double of three diamonds by North would have been for penalty; however, a double over a three-diamond opening would have been for takeout.If East-West were willing to bid to the four-level at unfavorable vulnerability, they had to have long and strong diamonds.So South used Roman Key Card Blackwood, and when his partner showed three key cards (two aces and the heart king), South leapt majestically to seven hearts! Dummy was disappointing.Declarer ruffed the diamond lead, drew trumps and ran the clubs.But then he had to take the spade ?nesse, and matters took a nasty turn when it lost.South\u2019s decision not to stop in six hearts turned a top (90%) into a bottom (3.3%).Knowing that most pairs are bad at slam bidding, South should have also asked for kings with ?ve no-trump.If partner had the spade king, great, but when he denied that card, South could have settled for six hearts.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 10 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choo se products with the Health Chec k symbol, it's like shopping with t he Heart and Str oke Foundation\u2019s die titians, who eval uate every partic ipating product b ased on Canada 's Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org REALITY CHECK HERMAN ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZZWELLS THATABABY PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Page 11 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and noon CLASSIFIED Deadline: 12:30 p.m.one day prior to publication Or mail your prepaid classi?ed ads to The Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.290 Articles for Sale Make your classi- iED stAnD out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our of- ice in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819-569- 9525.ClAssAD@ sHErBrookErECorD.com Enjoy a homemade crispy pan pizza Crunchy, savory pizza is a comfort food that is beloved across the globe.Everyone should have a go-to pizza recipe in his or her culinary repertoire.This recipe for \u201cCrispy Cheesy Pan Pizza,\u201d courtesy of King Arthur\u2019s Flour, was chosen as their 2020 Recipe of the Year, and with good reason.It has crispy golden edges with a thick layer of melted cheese to go with a delicate crust.With minimal kneading, the dough doesn\u2019t require fancy equipment - just the typical home kitchen.Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza Yield One 9- to 10-inch pan pizza Crust 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All- Purpose Flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast or active dry yeast 3/4 cup lukewarm water 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 11/2 tablespoons for the pan Topping 6 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 11/4 cups, loosely packed) 1/3 to 1/2 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce, homemade or store-bought Freshly grated hard cheese (e.g.Parmesan, Asiago, Romano) and fresh herbs (oregano, basil, thyme) for sprinkling on top after baking, (optional) 1.Weigh your ?our; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess.2.Place the ?our, salt, yeast, water, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in the bowl of a stand mixer or other medium- large mixing bowl.3.Stir everything together to make a shaggy, sticky mass of dough with no dry patches of ?our.This should take 30 to 45 seconds in a mixer using the beater paddle; or about 1 minute by hand, using a spoon or spatula.Scrape down the sides of the bowl to gather the dough into a rough ball; cover the bowl.4.After 5 minutes, uncover the bowl and reach a bowl scraper or your wet hand down between the side of the bowl and the dough, as though you were going to lift the dough out.Instead of lifting, stretch the bottom of the dough up and over its top.Repeat three more times, turning the bowl 90 degrees each time.This process of four stretches, which takes the place of kneading, is called a fold.5.Re-cover the bowl, and after 5 minutes do another fold.Wait 5 minutes and repeat; then another 5 minutes, and do a fourth and ?nal fold.Cover the bowl and let the dough rest, undisturbed, for 40 minutes.Then refrigerate it for a minimum of 12 hours, or up to 72 hours.It will rise slowly as it chills, developing ?avor; this long rise will also add ?exibility to your schedule.6.About 3 hours before you want to serve your pizza, prepare your pan.Pour 11/2 tablespoons olive oil into a well-seasoned cast iron skillet that\u2019s 10 inches to 11 inches in diameter across the top, and about 9 inches across the bottom.Heavy, dark cast iron will give you a superb crust; but if you don\u2019t have it, use another oven-safe heavy- bottomed skillet of similar size, or a 10- inch round cake pan or 9-inch square pan.Tilt the pan to spread the oil across the bottom, and use your ?ngers or a paper towel to spread some oil up the edges, as well.7.Transfer the dough to the pan and turn it once to coat both side with the oil.After coating the dough in oil, press the dough to the edges of the pan, dimpling it using the tips of your ?ngers in the process.The dough may start to resist and shrink back; that\u2019s okay, just cover it and let it rest for about 15 minutes, then repeat the dimpling/ pressing.At this point the dough should reach the edges of the pan; if it doesn\u2019t, give it one more 15-minute rest before dimpling/pressing a third and ?nal time.8.Cover the crust and let it rise for 2 hours at room temperature.The fully risen dough will look soft and pillowy and will jiggle when you gently shake the pan.9.About 30 minutes before baking, place one rack at the bottom of the oven and one toward the top.Preheat the oven to 450 F.10.When you\u2019re ready to bake the pizza, sprinkle about three-quarters of the mozzarella (a scant 1 cup) evenly over the crust.Cover the entire crust, no bare dough showing; this will yield caramelized edges.Dollop small spoonfuls of the sauce over the cheese; laying the cheese down ?rst like this will prevent the sauce from seeping into the crust and making it soggy.Sprinkle on the remaining mozzarella.11.Bake the pizza on the bottom rack of the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the bottom and edges of the crust are a rich golden brown (use a spatula to check the bottom).If the bottom is brown but the top still seems pale, transfer the pizza to the top rack and bake for 2 to 4 minutes longer.On the other hand, if the top seems ?ne but the bottom\u2019s not browned to your liking, leave the pizza on the bottom rack for another 2 to 4 minutes.Home ovens can vary a lot, so use the visual cues and your own preferences to gauge when you\u2019ve achieved the perfect bake.12.Remove the pizza from the oven and place the pan on a heatproof surface.Carefully run a table knife or spatula between the edge of the pizza and side of the pan to prevent the cheese from sticking as it cools.Let the pizza cool very brie?y; as soon as you feel comfortable doing so, carefully transfer it from the pan to a cooling rack or cutting surface.This will prevent the crust from becoming soggy.13.Serve the pizza anywhere from medium-hot to warm.Kitchen shears or a large pair of household scissors are both good tools for cutting this thick pizza into wedges.(Metro Creative) EM AIL YOUR CLASSIFIED TO US! Fast and convenient! classad@sherbrookerecord.com PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 12 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Looking for love Dear Annie WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 Dear Annie: This will be my ?rst time writing to you.I have read your previous work, and you give sound advice, so I pray you can do the same for me.I have had issues in ?nding a woman for me, and this is nothing new.I had this same issue starting back in high school.I admit that, at ?rst, I did nothing about it, thinking it would just work itself out.I had time, after all.Well, time is running out.Let me explain further.I said ?ve years ago that if I was not married by 40, I would not have kids.I have no kids at the present time.Well, I am ?ve years closer to 40.I am nervous that I will not make my deadline.More importantly, I feel I will not make my mother a grandmother, and she wants to be a grandmother.I started with the online dating thing and, so far, have not had any success.I\u2019ve met some wonderful women; however, they never want to keep going out with me.I have asked them what the issue is, and the common response I get is that I can come off as being a little insecure or weak.My own assessment is that I am very nice but not a pushover.I love to have conversations, and I love to think.I will give my opinion, even when it is not popular.I have multiple degrees, including a doctorate of education.I have my own home, and I have a job that pays all my bills.I am independent.I\u2019m told often by others that they do not understand why I am not with someone, and I also wonder the same thing.What advice could you give me?- What Am I Doing Wrong?Dear Doing Wrong: The only thing you are doing wrong is being too hard on yourself and setting deadlines.Don\u2019t give up too soon.The right girl will come along, but it\u2019s important to look at yourself honestly.First, it was great that you had the con?dence to ask the girls why they didn\u2019t want a second date.That type of self- re?ection and ability to look at one\u2019s faults, and learn from them in order to grow, are what make for outstanding boyfriends, husbands, fathers and just good people overall.You sound like all of that.Now the most important part is believing that, through the help of a professional therapist or life coach, you can get to the root of what you really want out of a partner - which is not for your mother to become a grandmother.While that is a lovely desire and hopefully happens someday, it cannot be the driving force in your decision-making for a partner.Along with some self-re?ection and continuing to put yourself out there, always remember that each rejection is bringing you one step closer to ?nding the right person for you.Dear Annie: My husband of a year and I have yet to consummate our marriage.Some background on our situation: We\u2019re both in our 60s, pretty set in our ways and pretty independent, too - so independent that we don\u2019t even live together yet.I was supposed to move into his house, but he\u2019s somewhat of a hoarder and doesn\u2019t want to get rid of anything to make space for me.So, for now, I stay with my son.Between the hoarding issue and the lack of physical intimacy, it\u2019s a lot.I\u2019m not sure what the problem is.We were intimate during the two years we dated, prior to getting married.Now I\u2019m stuck in a sexless marriage.I feel like I was defrauded.Any advice?- Lady in Waiting Dear Lady: First and foremost, encourage your husband to see his general practitioner for a full checkup, including bloodwork.The change in his behavior suggests potential underlying issues with his mental and/or physical health.As for moving in together, establish a ?rm move-in deadline, and work backward from that date to set smaller deadlines together.Offer to help him organize the house and coordinate pickups from consignment shops and thrift stores.And remind him that this isn\u2019t just about making a little room for you to put your things.It\u2019s about creating the space, emotionally and physically, for you two to build your new life together.Dear Annie: My husband and I have always happily shared money, but I think you might have missed the mark with your response to \u201cHusband to a Forgetful Wife,\u201d who was frustrated that his wife expected to be paid back money that she loaned him for car repairs, among other things.Last February, I left a job, co-workers, customers and a boss that had a huge impact on me.My boss is still a mentor to me in my personal life.I left to save costs on day care, to make a more cohesive life for our family and to raise our child the way we think is best.I cook; I clean; I shop; I do laundry; I change diapers; I deal with an angry toddler - and I make his life easier.All of this to say that if he wants to consider all the money he made while she stayed home his, then he can also view it as he (very cheaply) bought a nanny, a personal chef, a personal shopper, a laundry service and a maid.She was a stay-at-home mom, and that is a whole job title.Now, sure, should she be more helpful if she can?Absolutely.But the most distressing part of his letter was how little respect he gave to his wife for sacri?cing years of her life in a supportive role.He didn\u2019t support her; they supported each other.- A Stay-at-Home Mom Dear ASAHM: Well said, and well taken.Domestic work is work.\u201cHusband to a Forgetful Wife\u201d may be forgetting just how many hours his \u201cForgetful Wife\u201d logged in that department.Dear Annie: On the subject of single women who are deceived by married men, \u201cCracked but Not in Shambles\u201d wrote in saying she feels \u201csorry for women like that.\u201d That is quite degrading language against someone misled by a liar.I feel sorry for women who make excuses for bad male behavior.That is all.- Deb O.Dear Deb: That is so very true.When a married person cheats, it\u2019s common to demonize the outside party.But the married spouse is the one who broke a vow.The root of the problem lies there Dear Annie: I am writing in response to your answer to \u201cJust Want the Same Service,\u201d who was frustrated at the slow service she received in a restaurant.As someone who worked as a server for 30 years and who has friends who still work in the industry, I am appalled at the attitudes of people toward hospitality servers.It\u2019s like people have been sitting for a year-and-a-half, storing up rudeness and entitlement.Who raised these people?Restaurants have been struggling to stay open for the last 18 months.This is not some breaking news! So, now that things are opening back up, everyone in the hospitality industry is trying to ?gure out how to do things in this brave NEW world.Do staff wear masks, or don\u2019t they?Do we require masks for diners?Should we have separated sections for maskers and nonmaskers?What do we do when someone wants to be a jerk about our rules?And then there is staf?ng.Server\u2019s minimum wage right now is far below what many can make in factory, of?ce, online or even retail work.That means restaurants are unfairly competing against businesses that can pay far more for employees.So, restaurants are struggling to ?nd good employees, who then have to be trained, all the while dealing with customers who think it\u2019s still 2018 and they can act like 12-year-olds and get away with it.Who would want to work in that kind of environment, where grown adults don\u2019t even know how to act anymore?My recommendation to anyone venturing out into this new world we live in is to have patience.It\u2019s no longer just about you.It is about all of us.If people can\u2019t be understanding and respectful of those serving, then perhaps they should continue to order out and take it home.Your advice would have been great in 2018.In 2021, your advice should be to have patience and understanding or to stay home.Servers have enough to deal with.- Restaurant Veteran Dear Restaurant Veteran: Thank you for your letter.You offer insights into what people in the restaurant industry have had to deal with since the beginning of the pandemic.Restaurants were hit very hard during the lockdowns, and you are correct that it is important to have compassion and patience for people who are just trying to do their best while serving a public that is excited to get back to normal and that can, at times, be unfairly demanding.Dear Annie: I\u2019m a retired registered nurse practitioner who has helped people with body odors.Among other things available, such as deodorant body washes, absorbent powders, garment pads, cotton clothing and moderating diet, there are prescription deodorants that work very well.Some people have \u201cextra\u201d sweat glands, while others have glands that put in overtime.Talk to your provider for assistance in obtaining these products.Insurance covers most of these items.- Nurse Practitioner Dear Nurse Practitioner: I always love to hear from professionals.Thank you for your wonderful suggestions.\u201cAsk Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie\u201d is out now! Annie Lane\u2019s debut book - featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette - is available as a paperback and e-book.Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW "]